Balmya Balmain 2002

Why do I think of Venice with this fragrance variant?
So many scents and impressions rush through my mind at once, and yet I have never been to Venice.
What do I associate with Balmya now?
Café, cappuccino, cupcakes, tiramisu, ice cream, ricotta cheesecake (oh man), brioches, pizza, salad, vino, aperol...
The fluttering of pigeons, sun, blue sky, the murmuring and whispering of the many tourists, the hectic serving and bustling of the waitstaff. Street musicians, souvenirs, sitting in the sun on a chair, sunglasses on, watching the many people, the feeling of bliss and a deeply satisfied sigh and smile.
I could write so much more, but I think you know what I mean.
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All in all, the top note is sparkling, lively, juicy, and fruity without being sticky.
The heart note creates this "pleasure," this passion, this feeling of comfort. Vanilla and coffee so perfectly combined.
In the dry down, the base note with cappuccino, iris flower, cashmere wood, sandalwood. Which rounds off this day in Venice, frames it, and creates lasting memories.
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A beautiful fragrance that conveys the feeling of summer and sun, vacation and enjoyment.
And in wintertime, when you’re fed up with this cold (oh dear, which is just about to come...), THEN just drift away with Balmya.